How to travel from London to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Glasgow is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from London to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Glasgow (GLA)

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance644km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from London to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between London and Glasgow is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from London and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Glasgow. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 4h 35m.

Avanti West Coast run train services between London and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Glasgow. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8hrs.

Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between London and Glasgow. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from London and Glasgow. Flights depart from London City (LCY) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between London and Glasgow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet, Loganair and Ryanair fly between London and Glasgow. Flights depart from London City (LCY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from London to Glasgow typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from London City (LCY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from London and Glasgow. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).

How do I get from London to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Glasgow

Transport options from London to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Glasgow (GLA) + 4 similar
1h 55m
£165($195)
every 30 mins591km (367 miles)
Fly1h 55m
£175($210)
every 30 mins591km (367 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA)2h 25m
£105($125)
every 30 mins611km (380 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, Fly2h 10m
£135($155)
every 30 mins579km (360 miles)
Train and Plane2h 25m
£90($105)
every 30 mins651km (405 miles)
Train
4h 35m
£175($210)
hourly641km (398 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£22($26)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
£74($87)
on demand644km (400 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow